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Aristus

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51. I agree with Pri. Racism isn't about the murderer in this instance, it's about the victim.

Sun Jun 25, 2017, 06:21 PM

Jun 2017

There should be no doubt that if the victim had been white, the cop would be facing some very hard time right now.

Since the victim was black, the murderer got everything but a pat on the back and a "Nice shooting there, son." (and I'm not the one to say that didn't happen in a back room somewhere...)

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if after Phillando Castille shooting, you as a democrat say ALL LIVES MATTER [View all] La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2017 OP

Tamir Rice's murder should have been enough to do that. raging moderate Jun 2017 #1

sure, but i guess each shooting and each acquittal has made me more resolute La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2017 #3

Both shootings were outrageous. DashOneBravo Jun 2017 #34

black lives are devalued. just because a non-white person killed him doesn't invalidate that La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2017 #37

Thank you ma'am DashOneBravo Jun 2017 #46

I agree with Pri. Racism isn't about the murderer in this instance, it's about the victim. Aristus Jun 2017 #51

there are different ways racism manifests itself.. JHan Jun 2017 #52

With clear video that the cop jumped out and started shooting IMMEDIATELY--within tblue37 Jun 2017 #42

yes, thank you! I am NOT crazy, and neither are you! raging moderate Jun 2017 #45

K&R betsuni Jun 2017 #2

That cop shot a grade school lunchroom supervisor. raging moderate Jun 2017 #4

Agreed. we cannot buy this RW "identity" politics framing. Libertarians can fuck off with that. bettyellen Jun 2017 #5

buying into Republican narratives is what's hot in the streets. JHan Jun 2017 #6

Exactly... Docreed2003 Jun 2017 #28

And let's not forget letting the GOP define your brand as "toxic" . . . hatrack Jun 2017 #48

when i hear them whine about "identity" politics, i say, "my identity is american. what's yours?" unblock Jun 2017 #8

I'm an American who wants to control my own body. And live in a just society. Your feeling about bettyellen Jun 2017 #10

the problem isn't black/brown folks engaging in identity politics. geek tragedy Jun 2017 #13

Also educated white men. They need to learn to be part of a coalition and not put themselves above bettyellen Jun 2017 #14

coalitions require work on both ends geek tragedy Jun 2017 #15

Sorry but they have to do more than tolerate us- it's long overdue bettyellen Jun 2017 #22

you're not saying anything that's wrong geek tragedy Jun 2017 #36

I don't belive that. I think too many potential voters were complacent. bettyellen Jun 2017 #38

There were a significant number of Obama-Tr*mp voters. geek tragedy Jun 2017 #39

Way more of OUR voters were prevented from voting, and that voter suppression tblue37 Jun 2017 #44

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lol. yes, asking democrats to value black lives is def a step too far. La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2017 #9

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Justice for everyone ain't a purity test - it's a core value. You all gotta know bettyellen Jun 2017 #11

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Thank YOU! smirkymonkey Jun 2017 #47

Your welcome! bettyellen Jun 2017 #50

That would be the Democratic base. Eom pirateshipdude Jun 2017 #12

The GOP "wins" by cheating BumRushDaShow Jun 2017 #16

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Sure you're on the right site with that old divide and conquer gambit? brush Jun 2017 #20

All Lives Matter NobodyHere Jun 2017 #17

and ? La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2017 #18

No, they don't. Which is why Black Lives Matter is so important. Gravitycollapse Jun 2017 #21

Not in today's society. NCTraveler Jun 2017 #24

No, they don't, just in case you went out of your way to miss the entire point . . . hatrack Jun 2017 #49

... but some lives matter more and some matter less. ck4829 Jun 2017 #61

K & R nt m-lekktor Jun 2017 #19

No Democrat should have been saying it in the first place leftstreet Jun 2017 #23

I understand when it happens as a silly defense the first few times La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2017 #26

Absolutely leftstreet Jun 2017 #27

Nor will I accept them as someone I know. What is happening WhiteTara Jun 2017 #25

I posted this awhile back sheshe2 Jun 2017 #29

I'm with you! n/t MLAA Jun 2017 #31

I saw that video yesterday. How are people not rioting in the streets? Initech Jun 2017 #35

Is there any way that a candidate could retain your support with expanding from "Black lives matter" karynnj Jun 2017 #40

No im reflecting the reality that exists, which is white lives matter and black lives are devalued La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2017 #41

Thanks for answering my question nt karynnj Jun 2017 #43

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You compared BLM protestors to Dogs in another post. SaschaHM Jun 2017 #56

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i don't think you are helping at all based on what you just posted JI7 Jun 2017 #66

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It's unfortunate you see people expressing righteous anger as trouble makers .. worse yet... JHan Jun 2017 #68

There is no single 'magic bullet.' elleng Jun 2017 #54

Anyone who says "all lives matter" really isn't LISTENING. VOX Jun 2017 #55

Sometimes I think the speaker also bears responsibility marylandblue Jun 2017 #58

No "Too" Is Not Necessary ConnorMarc Jun 2017 #60

Well stated... VOX Jun 2017 #63

Roalnd Martin said that ConnorMarc Jun 2017 #64

+1 lunasun Jun 2017 #69

"all lives matter" implies "black lives matter" 0rganism Jun 2017 #59